Peter Holmes a Court

Peter Holmes a Court

Businessman and co-owner of the South Sydney Rabbitohs

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The sometimes unintentional lessons my father taught me

The sometimes unintentional lessons my father taught me

23 Feb 12 I didn’t get enough time with my father. However, I know I am incredibly fortunate to have as much as…... Read more

How you see le scandal rests beaucoup on your politics

How you see le scandal rests beaucoup on your politics

19 May 11 EUROPE: the IMF asks for EU members to share in a 78 billion euro bailout of Portugal. EU Finance Ministers…... Read more

I respect Chris Sandow, and wish him every success

I respect Chris Sandow, and wish him every success

12 May 11 The story of Chris Sandow is well known to those who follow even a little rugby league: he’s bloody tiny,…... Read more

How do I feel about Israel?

How do I feel about Israel?

02 Jun 10 I am torn.  There are clearly two sides, and they just can’t seem to get on with each other. Sometimes…... Read more

The salary cap fits and we should continue to wear it

The salary cap fits and we should continue to wear it

06 May 10 We are in the middle of a complex and highly charged barbeque-stopper involving the NRL salary cap and a good…... Read more

Barbecuing zucchini is not un-Australian

Barbecuing zucchini is not un-Australian

26 Jan 10 I am concerned at the logic that because some jerks are treating Australia Day the way Liz Taylor treated the…... Read more

Queensland’s shameful denial of black enterprise

Queensland’s shameful denial of black enterprise

29 Oct 09 Why does scare-mongering worry us so much? Because it works. And it is simple to do. This is how it…... Read more

The power of sport

The power of sport

02 Oct 09 This is not a League v Union v AFL v Soccer rant. This is about whether we can agree that…... Read more

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From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go

Tim says:

They should update other things in the game too. Instead of a get out of jail free card, they should have a Dodgy Lawyer card that not only gets you out of jail straight away but also gives you a fat payout in compensation for daring to arrest you in the first place. Instead of getting a hotel when you… [read more]

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If you want a festival for older people or for families alike, get amongst the respectable punters at Bluesfest. A truly amazing festival experience to be had of ALL AGES. And all the young "festivalgoers" usually write themselves off on the first night, only to never hear from them again the rest of… [read more]

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Superman needs saving

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